Christ Changed Everything Part 2b
April 28, 2011
Ask most people where God dwells and they would probably say - heaven. We also know that one of God’s characteristics is that He is omnipresent. But even more staggering is the truth that Pastor Mike Fabarez will unwrap today - that the Christian is God’s Dwelling place. Now that’s amazing! It’s important to understand that there really are no temples in the new covenant age, because we are God’s temple.
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Hebrews 8:1-5
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Last time on Focal Point, we settled the issue of why we don’t have priests, and now today on Focal Point, we move on to the temple. Pastor Mike Fabarez refers to these as Israel’s God houses. There were three of them in the past, and one still to come. We’ll attempt to figure all of this out as we move into Hebrews 8. It’s all part of our series, “Christ Changed Everything.”
April 27, 2011
Maybe you’ve tried studying the book of Hebrews before and were left confused with all of the talk of Melchizedek and the levitical priesthood. What are we to make of it all, and is it really important for us today? Mike Fabarez will help us answer those questions, and by the end of our time together, we hope you’re left with a grateful heart because of the finished work of our perfect high priest. Mike helps us sort out the mystery of Melchizedek in Hebrews 7.
April 26, 2011
What Jesus accomplished through His death and resurrection truly changed everything. We launch a new series from Hebrews today that will become crystal clear. As we read the Old Testament, we encounter a variety of ceremonies, a sacrificial system, and priests... much of which we no longer find in the church today. Do you ever wonder why that is? If God is really the same yesterday, today and forever, why would that change? We’ll be in Hebrews 7 and spending some time considering why we don’t have the levitical priesthood anymore.
April 25, 2011
At the cross nearly 2,000 years ago, Jesus suffered and died, then rose from the grave. He solved our ultimate problem, which is sin. He offers us life, real life! Today on Focal Point, it’s our great privelege to celebrate this with you. We want to take some time out today to encourage you to transfer your trust to the God who raises the dead, if you haven’t already. But before you do, it’s important to know what you’re getting yourself into. Giving your life to Christ doesn’t mean your pain and suffering will go away this side of heaven. However, there is the glorious hope of heaven to look forward to which will be pain free.
April 22, 2011
If you’re a Christian, when you came to Christ, did all your problems and struggles immediately go away? Of course not! We’re really not exempt from the struggles of life as some proclaim. Pastor Mike Fabarez believes it’s important to know what you’re signing up for, before you decide to follow Christ. Real life with God will involve pain, and today on Focal Point, we’ll seek to drive that point home. We take you to 2 Corinthians 1 on this Thursday, a perfect lead-in to the Easter weekend.
April 21, 2011
This is a special time for Christians all over the world as we recall God’s redemptive work at Calvary. Think of it: if you’re a Christian, one day you’ll be living behind the veil with God! How great is that! Jesus made it all possible, giving us great reason to celebrate not only at Easter but year round! Today on Focal Point, we put the finishing touches on our series, “When God Makes a Promise.” Pastor Mike Fabarez will not only highlight God’s pledge, but His historical assurances too.
April 20, 2011
As we present part four in Mike Fabarez' series “When God Makes a Promise,” we look back to something that secures our future. We’ll soon see that our future depends on something in the past. This weekend we’ll be celebrating the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. As Christians, we know the significance of God’s redemptive work. It’s how God fixed our sin problem. Mike will have us look back to the cross, because this is what secures our future. And we can live with a hope that one day things will be the way they ought to be.
April 19, 2011
Today we do virtually everything by legally binding contracts because man’s word and promises aren’t always trustworthy. If we make promises, we ought to keep them, but many times we don't. God, on the otherhand, cannot lie, and every word He speaks is flawless. With that in mind, we can believe His Word with complete confidence. Pastor Mike Fabarez returns to his series, “When God Makes a Promise,” on this Monday and points to the assurance we can have from some things God can and cannot do.
April 18, 2011
I’m sure most of you have been following what’s transpired over the past month in Japan. Just imagine having your home and possessions wiped out by a wave or earthquake in just seconds! When the circumstances surrounding you are weighing you down, and you’re greatly discouraged, where do you turn? Pastor Mike Fabarez says the promises of God can build us up in the midst of bad times. Strong encouragement is right around the corner today on Focal Point. So if you find yourself discouraged, upset about how things are going in your life, or even depressed, please do join us.
April 15, 2011
I think it's safe to say we all lose our patience from time to time, and maybe for you right now, you’re growing a bit impatient with God! Do you wonder sometimes why God hasn’t answered your prayers yet? Or maybe like the man we’ll meet today on Focal Point, you wonder if He’ll really come through on His promises? So let’s get some help now for those times when we start to lose our patience. Pastor Mike Fabarez points to Abraham as a template of how God fulfills His promises.
April 14, 2011
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